It is an art which reflects life. There are a lot of different kinds of music. Some of them appeared long ago, and some are modern. For example, folk
music appeared long ago, but it is still alive. Classical music is often associated with the music of the past. However, this style also includes music being written now, and we may speak of modern classical music. Rap is a modern musical style where the singer speaks or shouts the words in time to music with a steady beat. Such groups as Public Enemy or House of Pain are leaders in this style.
Tastes differ. So peoples musical interests range from pop and rock music, which are extremely popular nowadays, especially among young people, to classical music and opera.
V. Listen to the conversations and practice reading them(Ex. 1 p. 51)
VIII. Read what Sue , a teenager, says about music and what her
grandmother says. (Ex. 3p. 52)
IX. Write sentences that show different opinions about music. Draw
a table of this kind in your notebook.
X. Now your information about music and your favourite singers:
. Eleman tells us about Elvis Presly and well listen to his song
Elvis Presley is among the biggest stars of the 20th century.
He was born in 1935,in East Tupelo, Mississippi. His family was poor
and in search of better life they moved to Memphis, Tennessee.
What influenced Elvis and his music? First, there was his mother
Gladys. For his 11th birthday Elvis wanted a rifle, but Gladys
advised him to get a guitar. Then there were religious meetings he
went to. They were highly emotional, with singing, gospel music well
as prayers. Finally Elvis was influenced by the blues music to
listened
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